The Young Pope (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2016, The Young Pope is a drama series.
What it’s about. Lenny Belardo, the youngest and first American Pope in the history of the Church, must establish his new papacy and navigate the power struggles of the closed, secretive Vatican.
Who’s in it. The Young Pope stars Jude Law as Lenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII, Diane Keaton as Sister Mary, Silvio Orlando as Cardinal Voiello and Javier Cámara as Cardinal Gutierrez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Young Pope has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Pope page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Pope tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Pope (2016)?
- In US, The Young Pope is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Pope worth watching?
- The Young Pope holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Young Pope?
- The Young Pope stars Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Silvio Orlando, Javier Cámara and Scott Shepherd.
- When was The Young Pope released?
- The Young Pope was released in 2016.